How much does a plant and system operator make in Albuquerque?
$49,230a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $23.67 an hour or $4,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.67
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,870Median: $49,230Highest 10%: $69,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,870 | $19.17 | |
| 25th | $39,870 | $19.17 | |
| Median | $49,230 | $23.67 | |
| 75th | $55,720 | $26.79 | |
| 90th | $69,240 | $33.29 |
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Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $23.67 ($49,230 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $49,230 against $62,470 nationally, 21% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $55,710, so Albuquerque pays 12% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for plant and system operator pay?
55 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,240 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.